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Dorm Room Makeovers with Ronni Eisenberg

Watch "Dorm Doom Makeover"s with Ronni Eisenberg, author of "Organize Yourself". Watch this video to learn how Ronni Eisenburg uses some excellent tips to help you prepare for dorm life.


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Dirty Jobs: Septic-Tank Technician (3:00)

Mike Rowe learns how to clean a septic tank.

How It's Made: Shoe Polish (2:41)

This clip from Discovery Channel's series, "How It's Made," explains how shoe polish is created.

High Tech Vacuum Has UV Lights (1:00)

Did you know that the typical household carpet has 100,000 dust mites per square yard? Watch this video to see how a new type of "Halo" vacuum cleaner helps to keep carpets clean and dust mite-free. Carpets cover 70% of floor space in U.S. homes.

Dr. Know: Dirty Sponges (0:28)

Dr. Know reveals that toilets are dirty, but the kitchen sponge is dirtier still. Learn more about contamination, germs and disinfectants in this video from Discovery.

Nuke Your Sponge (1:29)

Watch this video from the University of Florida showing that nearly all of the bacteria found in a dish sponge can be killed after two minutes in the microwave. The sponge must be wet for this to work; be careful when removing it from the microwave.

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In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

How It's Made: Chain Saw (3:21)

Chain saws are pretty useful and easy to build -- you can even make one at home. Learn how to make a chain saw from scratch in this video.

What Are the Odds? Fire (2:17)

What are the odds your house will catch on fire? Learn more fire safety in this video.

How Toasters Work (1:10)

Ever wondered how your toaster browns your bread? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to find out how a toaster works!

How Fire Extinguishers Work (1:05)

We don't usually think much about how a fire extinguisher works -- until we need to use one. Watch this HowStuffWorks video on how to extinguish a fire using a dry-chemical fire extinguisher.

How Chain Saws Work (1:12)

Chain saws can be very handy when it comes to dealing with tree problems. Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to learn more about chain saws.

How Pools Work (1:17)

Swimming pools are the highlight of any summer. Learn more about building swimming pools in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Safe Dialing Works (1:14)

Safe dialing is a way to discover the combination of a safe. Learn more about lock-picking and safe dialing in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Use Electricity Safely (1:00)

Learn how to handle electricity and outlets safely in this home safety video from HowStuffWorks.

How to Test for Carbon Monoxide (0:49)

Every home should be tested for carbon monoxide. Learn more about carbon monoxide and home safety in this HowStuffWorks video.